Warning
GeneralA maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
Warning
GeneralBig Bend National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. In the interest of protecting night skies, outdoor lighting will be limited between 10 PM and 6AM to handheld lighting designed for wayfinding and lighting needed for immediate camp chores or cooking.
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About Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)
Number of accommodations: 93
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (629)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village campground in Big Bend, TX, offers a lovely and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained facilities, clean bathrooms, and a charming natural setting filled with wildlife such as donkeys and javelinas. While the heat can be intense during summer months, the campground provides great access to nearby hiking trails and stunning views of the night sky. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere, helpful staff, and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making it a desirable destination for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio Grande Village campground in Big Bend, TX, offers a lovely and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained facilities, clean bathrooms, and a charming natural setting filled with wildlife such as donkeys and javelinas. While the heat can be intense during summer months, the campground provides great access to nearby hiking trails and stunning views of the night sky. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere, helpful staff, and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making it a desirable destination for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Yashasvi Sriram P
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Good campground. Pitch black skies when we went. Flushing toilets. Pleasant trails. Peaceful Rio Grande.
Crispin M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Loop 1
I absolutely loved Rio grande village and highly recommend this to anyone visiting the park.
Brittany A
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 1
The shelters at each campsite were really great during the heat of the day. Our site was directly across from a trailhead, so there was a lot of foot traffic and vehicles looking for parking (because there is almost none.) We even had people ask a few times to park in our site’s driveway area. Bathrooms were great and very clean. Bring a black light to look for scorpions at night!
Mark S
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop 1
Although the Gov. Shutdown had just ended, operations appeared tight and clean except horse dung everywhere,
Jack N
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop 1
Nice campground and very helpful and friendly hosts.
Afshin B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
very good directions to camp site. nice to have wifi at general store. clean bathrooms. beautiful nature of course.
jacob s
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Loop 1
Gorgeous place with excellent rangers, id recommend hiking in the basin, the window trail and pinnacles trail are both gorgeous with amazing views, plenty of elevation to get your legs working
William H
VerifiedNovember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Loop 1
Big Bend is a must see park right up there either Yellowstone in my opinion. The night sky rivals Hovenweep and offers a similar show of the cosmos - another must see. The campground is adequate and bathrooms are clean. I didn’t use showers that are available at store a bit up road for pay so no comment. Sites are nice and big though lots of horse manure that is not attended too. I had to remove it from my site myself so bring a shovel. If u don’t have one, the campground hosts have a brand new one that doesn’t seem to see much use. Also critters are common - a coyote every morning and what looked like a bobcat one evening. Be aware and practice safe storage. Bear boxes are at every site - use them. I would have given 5 stars, but being a single camper, I was harassed and made to feel unwelcome by both the other campers and hosts. I spoke to the ranger about it and cut my trip short. Don’t care to be some place that does not allow me to enjoy the park as they expect of themselves. Getting to be normal any more, so I just report it.
Gary W
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 014 ADA only, Loop: Loop 1
Campground was spacious and clean. Enjoyed visiting the sites in the area and the crossing into Boquillas. The coyotes should be eliminated from the campground area. One volunteer host was very friendly and helpful but the man & woman team (Billy?) were extremely rude and acted like the gestapo, threatening campers with fines for leaving food out while they went to the bathroom and threatened the other camp host with calling the police because his dog was barking.
Colleen M
VerifiedNovember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop 1
Campground bathrooms were clean. We had reserved a campsite that did not work with our rig and the camp host changed our site. It made our stay that much better.
Location Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)
Address:
Po Box 129
Big Bend Nat. Park, TX, 79834
United States
From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and into Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 miles (62 km) (south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 miles (42 km) to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 miles (32 km) to the Rio Grande Village area. Turn left at the stop sign and follow signs into the campground.
Elevation: 562 feet
Nearby National Park
In Big Bend National Park
Approximate driving time: 38 min
534 mi drive to downtown Big Bend Nat. Park (about 8 hr 36 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
General
- Do not reserve campsites that you are not planning to stay in. A camper arriving the day AFTER the reservation begins is considered a No Show. A No Show may result in a cancellation of your ENTIRE reservation. Contact the park at 432-477-2251 if you are late or will not be arriving until the day after your reservation starts.
- Equipment Capacity. A maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
- Campfires. NO wood or ground fires allowed at any time. Charcoal may be used in the raised grills provided at each site or on a charcoal or propane grill.
- Many sites are in a NO generator zone. Read the site details carefully before selecting a site.
- Food Storage Lockers/Bears & Wildlife. Bears, javelinas and bobcats frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers or in a hard-sided vehicle. Trash must be disposed of in the animal-proof dumpsters provided. Coolers or food boxes may not be unattended at any time. Cattle will sometimes cross the river from Mexico to graze on the grass in the campground. Please treat the cattle as you would any other wildlife by keeping a safe distance.
- Hammocks. Hammocks are only allowed when not affixed to natural features. Do not hang hammocks on trees. No hammocks or other devices may be attached/tied to trees or any other natural features or objects.
- Pets. Pets are allowed in each campsite, although they must be leashed and restrained at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails or in buildings.
- No Hookups. There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this facility. There is a dump/fill station at the campground entrance.
- No Showers. There are no showers at this campground. The Rio Grande Village camp store (a 5 to 15 minute walk) offers coin-operated showers.
- Are you still camping? If you leave your site during the day, please leave something at the site so we know you are not checking out early. A tent, camp chair, stove, book, etc. Something of little value but that indicates you plan to return.
- Flood Warning. Grassy areas within the campground are subject to flooding due to flood irrigation.
- High Wind Warning. High winds are prevalent in this campground! Stake down your belongings and keep a tidy campsite.
- Border Crossing. There is only one authorized border crossing within Big Bend National Park, located at Boquillas Crossing, a five minute drive from Rio Grande Village campground. Crossing the border at any other unauthorized location is illegal.
- Entrance Fee. Big Bend charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival or in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, military, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralA maximum of two motor vehicles, one vehicle with a trailer, one motorhome with tow vehicle or four motorcycles allowed per campsite. A maximum of four tents OR one wheeled camping unit and one tent allowed per campsite. Only 1 conversion van or other type of recreational vehicle allowed per site. Two (2) conversion vans or RVs require 2 campsites.
Warning
GeneralBig Bend National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. In the interest of protecting night skies, outdoor lighting will be limited between 10 PM and 6AM to handheld lighting designed for wayfinding and lighting needed for immediate camp chores or cooking.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
